Imuta-ike
藺牟田池
A volcanic crater lake and Ramsar Wetland featuring rare peat floating islands and diverse wildlife in a scenic natural park.
What it is
- A volcanic lake formed by lava domes approximately 500,000 years ago.
- Designated as a national natural monument and a protected Ramsar Wetland site.
- A prefectural natural park located in Satsumasendai City within Kagoshima Prefecture.
- A habitat for rare Libellula angelina dragonflies and breeding spot-billed ducks.
What to see
- Unique floating islands made of peat located in the northwest marsh area.
- Mount Imuta-fuji standing prominently on the eastern side of the lake.
- A historic 380-meter tunnel waterway excavated during the 18th century.
- The Higashigawa River where the lake water flows out of the crater.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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